Sometimes I feel like finding and using a good quality cosmetic product is a losing battle.
A couple of nights ago, while waiting for a prescription to be filled at Shoppers Drug Mart, I came across a face cream by Avalon that I’ve been wanting to try. It regularly runs at more than $20-$25 per unit, even at my favourite lower-priced health food store; Shoppers was selling it off for $16.99. So what the heck. I got it.
Today (filed under the heading “why do I do this to myself??”) I checked on its rating in the Skin Deep Cosmetics Database online. A rating of 4 – “moderate hazard”.
Although a breakdown of the individual ingredients show none at a high hazard level – most of the ingredients are at a low level, in fact – the kinds of hazards cover the complete list: cancer developmental/ reproductive toxicity, “violations, restrictions & warnings”, allergies/immunotoxicity, as well as “Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous,Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards”.
I suppose it could be worse.
In case you also picked it up, here are the key ingredients to be concerned about:
For more information on this product from the Avalon Organics web site, go here.
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The Made from Earth Vitamin Enhanced Moisturizer saved my face. Seriously.
When I was in my late twenties, I tried just about every moisturizer I could find including rarified ingredient boutique lotions but my skin remained dry and I was seeing crows feet and wrinkle lines around my eyes. I was about to give up hope until my mother, who likes to shop at dollar stores(LOL), came to visit and bought me the Vitamin Enhance Moisturizer from Made from Earth. I have been using it ever since. I am now 34.
I am hesitant to even try another moisturizer cause I like this so well. On the occasions I do try other lotions, they never measure up.
My skin thanked me after the first application. After a few days, it looked better and LOOKED SO FRESH!. Within a month or two (or less, I don't remember after 4 years) I had no lines near my eyes, my skin feels soft and comfortable unless I abuse it. When I abuse it, this lotion makes it feel better. People consistently guess my age to be 5-8 years younger than I am.
I almost never need more than a tiny amount the size of a pencil eraser to cover my face, neck and hands. I use the Vitamin Moisturizer in the morning and an under eye cream at night. I recommend it to anyone looking for a facial moisturizer that works for anti-aging. Absolutely worth the money. The 2 oz bottle lasts me about 4 months and $70 for 4 months of beautiful skin is way worth it to me. . .
recommended for all ladies who are sick of trying the anti-aging treatments that dont work. .
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